Nearly 30 years ago I had the privilege of interviewing for a Gr 2-3 teaching position at the elementary campus. Having TOC’d several times during the spring of that year I had a sense that Vernon Christian School embodied the kind of culture and learning community that I could positively impact and flourish in as […]
Category archives: News
Update from the Board
February Board Update The start of 2019 has kept the VCS School Board busy with current projects and planning for the upcoming year. A couple of highlights include: The VCS Board is actively seeking board member nominations for the June 2019 AGM, specifically, in the following roles. Nominations should be emailed to Garry Hovius, […]
Senior boys finish 7th in Provincials
Our senior basketball team just returned from Provincials championships in Langley. They played hard and finished 7th out of 16 teams competing. Congratulations Boys we are proud of you!
VCS Student Newscast! TUNE IN
VCS News Thursday, February 21st, 2019 To watch our VCS newscast on facebook at @VernonChristianSchool Check back each week for VCS News! The VCS Visual Arts Media 11-12 class has been up to something. The class recently painted a small portion of wall in the back of the computer lab in order to set up a […]
Serving in our community
EC Students were Driven to Serve recently despite cold weather and hail. Many groups still raked leaves at various sites. Captured here are photos of Lauren, Hannah, Milla and Ashley raking leaves at a local transition house and delivering treats to the Fire Department and Police Department. The next DTS is Wednesday, November 28th for […]
Thanksgiving Chapel SC
This year’s Thanksgiving Chapel at the Secondary Campus, coordinated by Mr. Hayes and Mrs. Konrad, was creative and wonderfully unique. A “Common Table” theme inspired the musicians to surround a table overflowing with fresh-baked pretzels amidst a colourful autumn display. The students and staff gathered around with singing and worshipping (and some of us couldn’t […]
Vernon Royals capture Last Spike
The Vernon Christian School Royals struck gold at The Last Spike Senior Girls Volleyball Tournament in Revelstoke. The Royals took the Saturday final in two straight sets (25-16, 25-22) over the No/ 2-ranked A ranked Aberdeen Hall Gryphons of Kelowna. “The girls played smart and passionate volleyball,” said Vernon head coach Jason Reedyk. “This was […]
2018/19 Reserved Parking Spots Unveiled!
What new parent doesn’t appreciate shopping where there’s reserved parking for ‘parents with small children or expectant moms’? When we book a flight we have the option of flying in First Class – and with a price-tag to match! If you enjoyed our VCS auction in June, you may have heard about the ‘Reserved Parking’ spot that was being auctioned off. We […]
Love for Orphans in Uganda
I am excited to share with you the great opportunity I have to travel to Uganda. Ever since our sponsored child, Vivian, came to sing as a member of the Watoto African Children’s Choir at Vernon Christian School I have desired to visit and help out at Watoto. I will travel to Kampala, Uganda, arriving Nov. […]
Gathering Grounds Thrift Store Expands!
Gathering Grounds is a thrift store that opened earlier this year in Armstrong. Donations from VCS families have been overflowing and have stocked a large section of the store. In fact, the response has been so positive, they just expanded to a new store front with 1700 sq.ft. and are now open 6 days a week! […]